Split
Split
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010
Book Brief
288
Novel • Fiction
Albuquerque, New Mexico • Contemporary
2010
YA
14-18 years
HL610L
Super Short Summary
Split by Swati Avasthi follows Jace Witherspoon, a teenage boy who flees his abusive father and seeks refuge with his estranged brother Christian. As Jace grapples with his own violent past and strives to protect his mother, he navigates complicated relationships and the struggle for redemption and forgiveness. The story tackles themes of domestic violence and its lasting impacts.
Dark
Emotional
Challenging
Suspenseful
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
7,932 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Swati Avasthi's Split is widely praised for its gripping narrative and sensitive portrayal of domestic abuse and its aftermath. Readers appreciate the compelling character development and realistic dialogue. However, some find the pacing uneven and the resolution somewhat predictable. Overall, it receives commendation for handling a difficult subject with nuance and empathy.
Who Should Read Split?
A reader who would enjoy Split by Swati Avasthi is typically a teenager or young adult interested in realistic fiction that explores complex family dynamics and emotional growth. Fans of works like Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak or Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why will likely appreciate Avasthi's candid and gripping storytelling.
7,932 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
288
Novel • Fiction
Albuquerque, New Mexico • Contemporary
2010
YA
14-18 years
HL610L
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